As of now, Twitch requires users to verify their accounts using a mobile phone number or email address. This verification process is necessary to ensure the security and authenticity of user accounts. However, it is important to note that this verification is a one-time process, meaning that once your phone number or email is verified, you will not need to go through the verification process again, regardless of the channel or platform you use on Twitch.
Verifying your Twitch account is a simple process. When you sign up for a Twitch account, you will be prompted to enter your mobile phone number or email address. Twitch will then send you a verification code, either via SMS or email, which you need to enter on the Twitch website or app to complete the verification. Once this is done, your account will be considered “verified.”
Having a verified Twitch account offers several advantages. Firstly, it adds an extra layer of security to your account, reducing the chances of unauthorized access. Furthermore, some features and privileges on Twitch may only be available to verified users. For example, verified accounts may have access to certain chat features or be eligible for certain promotions or events.
While the verification process does require a mobile phone number or email address, Twitch does not explicitly require users to have a phone number. You have the option to choose either a phone number or email address for verification. So, if you don’t have a phone number, you can still verify your Twitch account using your email.
In some cases, users may prefer not to provide their phone number for privacy reasons or because they don’t have access to a mobile phone. If this is the case, using an email address for verification is a viable alternative. The process for verifying with an email address is the same as with a phone number, and once you complete it, your account will be considered verified.
It’s worth mentioning that Twitch may periodically request re-verification of your account for security purposes. In such cases, you will receive a new verification code to confirm your account’s authenticity. This is a necessary step to ensure the ongoing security of your account and the Twitch platform as a whole.
While Twitch does require verification to ensure the security and authenticity of user accounts, you can verify your account without a phone number by using an email address instead. Once your account is verified, you will not need to go through the verification process again, regardless of the channel or platform you use on Twitch.